Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes

24 November 2021

UNCONFIRMED

MINUTES OF Far North District Council
Infrastructure Committee Meeting
HELD Virtually via Microsoft Teams
ON Wednesday, 24 November 2021 AT 1.00 pm

PRESENT:              Chairperson Felicity Foy, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Cr Dave Collard, Cr Rachel Smith, Cr Kelly Stratford, Cr John Vujcich, Member Mike Edmonds, Member Adele Gardner

IN ATTENDANCE: Shaun Clarke (Chief Executive Officer), William J Taylor, MBE (General Manager Corporate Services), Dean Myburgh (General Manager District Services), Andy Finch (General Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management), Darren Edwards (General Manager Strategic Planning and Policy)

1            Karakia TimatAnga – Opening Prayer

Cr. Rachel Smith opened the meeting with a karakia.

2            Ngā Whakapāha Me Ngā Pānga Mema / Apologies and Declarations of Interest

Apology

Resolution  2021/37

Moved:       Chairperson Felicity Foy

Seconded:  Cr Rachel Smith

That the apology received from His Worship the Mayor be accepted and leave of absence granted.

In Favour:       Felicity Foy, Ann Court, Dave Collard, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, John Vujcich, Mike Edmonds and Adele Gardner

Against:           Nil

Carried

3            Ngā Tono Kōrero / Deputation

Per Lugnet spoke on behalf of Northstar.

Manu Burkhardt spoke on behalf of FNR Group – Nga Ara o Te Hiku LTD

Kerry Thomas on behalf of Waka Kotahi to provide an update on a new roundabout project.

4            Confirmation of Previous Minutes

4.1         Confirmation of Previous Minutes

Agenda item 4.1 document number A3476232, pages 14 - 20 refers.

Resolution  2021/38

Moved:       Chairperson Felicity Foy

Seconded:  Member Adele Gardner

That the Infrastructure Committee confirm that the minutes of the meeting held 13 October 2021 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

In Favour:       Felicity Foy, Ann Court, Dave Collard, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, John Vujcich, Mike Edmonds and Adele Gardner

Against:           Nil

Carried

5            Reports

5.1         Eastern Ward Tree Removals Request

Agenda item 5.1 document number A3439765, pages 21 - 27 refers.

Resolution  2021/39

Moved:       Cr Rachel Smith

Seconded:  Cr Dave Collard

That the Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council:

a)   approve the removal of the of Eucalyptus Trees along the boundary line walkway behind 121 & Lot 13 Waitotara Drive at an unbudgeted operational expenditure of $27,000 plus GST

b)   approve the maintenance to the Eucalyptus trees along the Fairy Pools track and reserve posing potential immediate risk at an unbudgeted operational expenditure of $10,000 plus GST

In Favour:       Felicity Foy, Ann Court, Dave Collard, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, John Vujcich, Mike Edmonds and Adele Gardner

Against:           Nil

Carried

6            Information Reports

6.1         Kerikeri Waipapa Transport Network

Agenda item 6.1 document number A3437356, pages 28 - 51 refers.

Resolution  2021/40

Moved:       Deputy Mayor Ann Court

Seconded:  Cr Dave Collard

That the Infrastructure Committee receive the report Kerikeri Waipapa Transport Network and associated attachments.

In Favour:       Felicity Foy, Dave Collard, Kelly Stratford, John Vujcich, Mike Edmonds and Adele Gardner

Against:           Ann Court and Rachel Smith

Carried

6.2         Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) Monthly Business Report for September 2021

Agenda item 6.2 document number A3442791, pages 52 - 179 refers.

Resolution  2021/41

Moved:       Chairperson Felicity Foy

Seconded:  Cr John Vujcich

That the Infrastructure Committee receive the report Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) Monthly Business Report for September 2021.

In Favour:       Felicity Foy, Ann Court, Dave Collard, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, John Vujcich and Adele Gardner

Against:           Nil

Carried

At 2:55 pm, Member Mike Edmonds left the meeting.

6.3         Infrastructure Committee Action Sheet Update September 2021

Agenda item 6.3 document number A3486880, page 180 refers.

Resolution  2021/42

Moved:       Cr Rachel Smith

Seconded:  Chairperson Felicity Foy

That the Infrastructure Committee receive the report Action Sheet Update November 2021.

In Favour:       Felicity Foy, Ann Court, Dave Collard, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, John Vujcich and Adele Gardner

Against:           Nil

Carried

5            Karakia Whakamutunga – Closing Prayer

Cr. Rachel Smith closed with a karakia

6            tE kAPINGA hUI / Meeting Close

The meeting closed at 3:20 pm.

The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Infrastructure Committee Meeting held on 9 February 2022.

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CHAIRPERSON